Front Side Door Hinge Spring Replacement. Chevrolet PJJ 2000

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

#### Tools Required

J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor

1. Remove the upper door hinge. Refer to Hinge Replacement - Door.
2. Install the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor in order to capture as many door hinge spring coils as possible.
3. Using a hammer, tap the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor in order to fully seat the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor onto the door hinge spring.
4. Tighten the bolt on the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor in order to fully compress the door hinge spring.
5. Remove the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor and the door hinge spring from the door hinge assembly.
6. Loosen the bolt on the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor.
7. Remove the door hinge spring from the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor.

### Installation Procedure

#### Tools Required

J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor

1. Install the door hinge spring into the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor. Ensure that only the top coil and the bottom coil are outside of the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor.
2. Tighten the bolt on the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor in order to fully compress the door hinge spring.
3. Install the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor and the door hinge spring to the door lower hinge.
4. Loosen the bolt on the J 36604 Door Hinge Spring Compressor.
5. Remove the J 36604. Door Hinge Spring Compressor
6. Install the upper door hinge. Refer to Hinge Replacement - Door.